33 Birmingham and Black Country Pubs Immortalized in Nostalgic New Book Saturday, April 25, 2026 pubs birmingham blackcountry happyhours beer nostalgia realale community history landmarks Over 30 pubs from Birmingham and the Black Country are featured in the evocative new book Happy Hours – A Great British Pub Diary, authored by Mike Critchley. This captivating tribute chronicles a 42-year adventure through … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Unassuming Building Hiding an Indiana Jones-Worthy Collection Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham museums collection history artifacts industrial innovation taxidermy treasure exhibition At first glance, the Birmingham Museum Collection Centre looks like any ordinary industrial building tucked away in Nechells. It’s the kind of place where forklifts quietly hum and workers keep busy — hardly the setting for a … Read More
Stratford-upon-Avon: The West Midlands’ Most Underrated Cultural Gem Thursday, April 23, 2026 stratford-upon-avon shakespeare royalshakespearecompany culture history tudor tourism theatre avon rivercruise April 23 marks a truly significant day in literary history, as it is both the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare, the iconic playwright whose works have left an indelible mark on the English language and … Read More
Landmark Birmingham Development Welcomes Back Iconic Statues After 11 Years Sunday, April 19, 2026 birmingham paradise statues josephpriestley jameswatt lunarsociety heritage restoration development history Two historically significant statues, removed during the demolition of the old Birmingham Central Library over a decade ago, are set to make their highly anticipated return to public view at the Paradise development this … Read More
The Deeper Pain Behind Birmingham’s Crumbling Heritage Buildings Sunday, April 19, 2026 birmingham heritage decay austerity community buildings history neglect restoration poverty In a bustling newsroom covering a city as diverse as Birmingham, priorities shift daily, and battles are chosen carefully. Yet, over recent months, one persistent lament has emerged from my reflections and reports: Why is our … Read More
Rare Glimpse Inside West Midlands Pub Older Than the USA by 186 Years Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub westmidlands history heritage thebellinn historic architecture culture england landmark Step inside The Bell Inn, a remarkable pub in the West Midlands that predates the United States by 186 years. BlackCountryLive was granted exclusive access to this historic establishment, offering a unique look at a venue … Read More